Forbes Unveils Immigrant 250 List Recognizing Top Immigrant Leaders in America
Forbes released its Immigrant 250 list on June 10, 2026, recognizing 250 immigrant entrepreneurs, innovators, executives and cultural leaders who have achieved significant success in the United States. The list emphasizes net worth and self-made scores, with more than half of honorees being billionaires, and includes figures like Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, and Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked first). The recognition underscores immigrants' role as drivers of American innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth across technology, finance, healthcare, entertainment and other sectors.
Forbes unveiled its Immigrant 250 list, a curated ranking of 250 immigrant leaders who have achieved exceptional success and impact in the United States. Developed by Forbes editors and researchers, the methodology prioritizes net worth while also evaluating self-made scores, professional achievements, leadership, influence and overall impact. More than half of the honorees are billionaires, reflecting substantial wealth creation. The list spans diverse industries including technology (Jony Ive, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang), healthcare (Katalin Karikó), entertainment (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ryan Reynolds, Wolfgang Puck, Pedro Pascal), sports (Hakeem Olajuwon, Joel Embiid), and public service (Senators Bernie Moreno and Mazie Hirono). Forbes plans to host a celebration in New York in September 2026 coinciding with Citizenship Day and Constitution Day, and published accompanying analysis on visa policies and immigration's economic importance.
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